Don’t Pass Up Our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast

…Just Minutes from the French Quarter

AVENUE INN BED and BREAKFAST – RECIPIENT OF THE BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM “BEST OF THE BEST” AWARD FOUR YEARS IN A ROW!

If you are looking for something different from a hotel experience where all of their rooms are the same, then you should try our New Orleans Garden District bed and breakfast without fear of losing all the contemporary amenities you’ve come to expect. Nestled among the centuries-old oaks on the famed St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line, this 1891 Thomas Sully mansion offers turn-of-the-century charm to match its historic location. Yet, we offer all of the important services and features of your favorite hotel. We are technologically up to date with free Wi-Fi, voice mail, and business center services.

And location? Just perfect! From the heart of the Uptown/Garden District, our guests need only minutes to reach the New Orleans French Quarter, Central Business District, Morial Convention Center, Tulane and Loyola Universities, Riverwalk shopping, St. Louis and Lafayette Cemeteries, the World War II Museum, Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas, the Insectarium, and the Louisiana Superdome; all located in New Orleans, LA. Access to these destinations is easy via the streetcar that stops at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast’s front door.

From our New Orleans bed and breakfast, take a casual stroll to antique shopping on Magazine Street, where you also will find specialty boutiques, fine bistros, and lively nightspots. Notable restaurants in our immediate area include Commander’s Palace, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico, Upperline, Pascal Manale’s, Lilette, La Petite Grocery, Gautreau’s, Zea’s, Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar, and New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood (located next door to the Inn).

Enjoy the excitement of the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration just steps from your room when you reserve at this convenient New Orleans lodging venue. All twenty-six Mardi Gras parades roll down St. Charles Avenue during “Carnival,” passing in front of our New Orleans inn! A once-in-a-lifetime thrill or an annual tradition for the entire family.

The Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast New Orleans lodging experience features original high ceilings, hardwood floors, and period furnishings throughout. All of our rooms are unique and have been lovingly decorated by the owners. Our focus is a great night’s rest, quality service, and value. Amenities include private baths, irons, hair dryers, free Wi-Fi, voice mail, and cable TV. A delicious complimentary continental breakfast is offered in the dining room or on the Creole-style veranda (weather permitting) each morning to start your day. You’ll also love our snack tower, which is open 24/7 providing munchies, treats, fresh and preserved fruit, and bottled water. All of this is included in your room rate. Need to park your vehicle? That’s free too!

Your resident innkeepers, Joe and Bebe, invite you to drift back to the splendor of the past during your visit to New Orleans, LA, without sacrificing modern conveniences. Their personalized service will put you in touch with “hard to get into” restaurants, arts and cultural events, museums, sightseeing, antique shops, and tours. They invite you to get away from the standard “hotel” experience and learn what real New Orleans bed and breakfast hospitality is all about. Don’t just visit New Orleans, live it!

Hi Everyone!

Its winter season here in New Orleans and the weather has gone into "gorgeous" mode. Time for outdoor activities, holidays, festivals and visiting all the venues that the Big Easy has to offer. Over the next few weeks, there are plenty of available dates and we still have rooms for the major events like Mardi Gras (not many), French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. Don't hesitate to call us to see what is available during the winter months. Stay tuned (or connected) to our Blogs (on this page) and you will find out what is up coming for this time of year in the Crescent City.

Why come here in the winter? Well, the weather is just great for one big reason. Besides, your work has been stressful and you need a break. And of course, we have the best first class restaurants (now some 1400 and counting), fabulous jazz clubs and wonderful venues like the World War II museum, Mardi Gras World and our nature exhibits. During this time of the year, restaurants are busy, but we know how to get you into the most popular eateries. So, why not spend a few minutes looking through our site. You will find great info for planning a trip to New Orleans. Ready to book? Just go to the top of any of our website pages and click on "online reservations". Plug in your date of interest and choose one of our accommodations. Don't forget to check out all the "free" ideas on our "Things to Do" page. You'll quickly find out what's so awesome about a vacation in one of the South's most dynamic cities!

Everyone asks about the streetcar that stops in front of our mansion home. Its been running in one form or another since 1835 and the current electric cars date back to the 1920's. It's $3.00 for an all day pass with unlimited riding on any streetcar or RTA city bus. You need exact change when you get on the car and conductor will give you a pass. A single ride is $1.25, also exact change. For seniors, a single ride is $.40, but many forgo this savings in lieu of the convenience of the all day pass and no change worries. Service is subject to change at anytime; traffic, the number of riders and other factors may effect the arrival time at your stop.

The streetcar will, on average, pass in front of our mansion home about every 20 minutes during the day, but they are slower at night. We suggest a taxi home in the evenings. Here's some really good news about the streetcar system. They now offer a free app so you can track the location of an approaching streetcar!!! If you have a smart phone, go to WDSU Transit Tracker in the Apps Store and down load it. You will be able to instantly find out how far away an approaching streetcar is from your location! We are happy to answer any questions about transportation that you may have for us.

"With a streetcar at their front door, guests can explore a city known for its entertainment. In the last decade, the couple has seen thousands of guests! Proof that Joe and Bebe are a fabulous success!"